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Case Study: Frontwave Arena, North America

When Frontwave Arena opened in Oceanside, it marked a new chapter for North County San Diego as the region’s first major multi-use venue.

The 7,500-capacity, 170,000-square-foot facility serves as home court for the San Diego Clippers and San Diego Sockers, as well as a premier destination for concerts, comedy shows, and community events.

To support its diverse programming, the venue required a high-performance audio system capable of reaching every seat with precision while maintaining clear sightlines and architectural balance.

The Solution

Sound Image, a Clair Global brand, was selected to integrate the arena’s audio, video, and data systems. Led by Project Manager Hans Haas, the Sound Image team designed a JBL Professional system powered by Crown amplifiers to deliver coverage, clarity, and control across the entire venue. The main PA system features JBL PD6322 three-way and PD6212 two-way loudspeakers for high output and consistent pattern control. Low frequencies are handled by 24 JBL ASB6115 subwoofers arranged in a dual-facing, laterally steered array, while JBL AC18/26 and JBL CBT70J-1 loudspeakers provide under-balcony and side-fill coverage. Power is supplied by Crown DCI Series amplifiers. 


“The audio quality of the system punches above its weight, and that impact is what the venue owners wanted to deliver; for people to come in and have a ‘rock & roll audio’ experience,” Haas said. “Everything is flown above the grid but at the same time gives excellent coverage with the package almost invisible to spectators"

In addition to sound reinforcement, the integration included acoustic insulation treatments throughout the arena bowl to reduce noise, reverberation, and echo. The Sound Image team also worked directly with the arena’s sports tenants to address unique technical requirements, including data streaming and scoring integration for NBA-level operations.

“Statistical data that needs to be streamed to other platforms and shared and embedded for NBA game requirements meant we had to ensure the scoring system we were installing was flexible enough and had the connectivity to support all the different teams and various uses that this venue facilitates,” Haas explained.

The Result

Sound Image delivered a JBL Professional system that provides consistent, high-fidelity sound to every seat, including under balconies and side sections, while Crown amplifiers and networked control allow staff to adjust levels instantly for different events. The fully digital, network-based AV infrastructure ensures reliable, scalable audio for both live entertainment and professional sports, giving Frontwave Arena a flexible system that delivers clarity, impact, and coverage for every audience.

(Republished courtesy of Sound Image: https://www.sound-image.com/)

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